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Creamy Parmesan Chicken Pillows

Creamy Parmesan Chicken Pillows: Comfort Food Your Family Will Love

Creamy Parmesan Chicken Pillows are flavorful delights combining chicken and cheese in flaky dough.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 pillows
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked and Shredded Chicken Use rotisserie or leftover chicken
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese at room temperature
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tbsp Dried Parsley substitute with fresh if preferred
  • 1 tsp Salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper freshly ground
  • 2 tbsp Melted Butter
  • 1 tube Crescent Roll Dough
  • 1/2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs optional
  • 1 large Egg for wash
For the Creamy Parmesan Sauce
  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 1/4 cup All-purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Whole Milk
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Parmigiano-Reggiano recommended
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until everything is thoroughly blended.
  3. Unroll and gently flatten the crescent roll dough on a clean surface. Divide it into triangles.
  4. Take a spoonful of the chicken filling and place it in the center of each triangular piece of dough. Fold the dough over the filling to create a pillow shape, pinching the edges tightly.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together an egg to create an egg wash. Brush this wash over the tops of the filled dough pillows.
  6. Place the assembled Chicken Pillows on the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  7. While the Chicken Pillows are baking, prepare the creamy sauce by melting butter in a saucepan and adding flour to create a roux. Gradually whisk in whole milk and heavy cream until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
  8. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to taste. Continue to stir until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth.
  9. Remove the Chicken Pillows from the oven, drizzle the creamy Parmesan sauce over them, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pillowCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store baked pillows in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Unbaked pillows can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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